The Speaker designated the Honorable James Comer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:30 P.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:06:33 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:03 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 24.

2:00:13 P.M.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:01:28 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walz to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:01:53 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:02:15 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 20, 2017, at 2:52 p.m.: Appointments: Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy.

2:03:36 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received from the White House on July 20, 2017, at 5:14 p.m. a sealed envelope to contain a message from the President whereby he submitted a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to significant transnational criminal organizations.

2:03:38 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations is to continue in effect beyond July 24, 2017. This message supersedes the notice regarding this topic submitted to the Federal Register on July 19, 2017. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-57).

2:03:39 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

2:03:40 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

2:11:11 P.M.

S. 114

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 114 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2:49:35 P.M.

Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3358.

2:50:01 P.M.

H.R. 3218

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3218 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

2:50:16 P.M.

H.R. 3218

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:50:17 P.M.

H.R. 3218

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3218.

3:24:44 P.M.

H.R. 3218

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:25:01 P.M.

H.R. 282

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 282 — "To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers."

3:25:25 P.M.

H.R. 282

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:25:27 P.M.

H.R. 282

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 282.

3:30:14 P.M.

H.R. 282

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:30:21 P.M.

H.R. 1058

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1058 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs."

3:30:32 P.M.

H.R. 1058

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:30:34 P.M.

H.R. 1058

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1058.

3:36:47 P.M.

H.R. 1058

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:37:25 P.M.

H.R. 1690

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1690 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."

3:37:30 P.M.

H.R. 1690

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:37:31 P.M.

H.R. 1690

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1690.

3:43:40 P.M.

H.R. 1690

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:44:20 P.M.

H.R. 1848

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1848 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the use of medical scribes in Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers."

3:44:29 P.M.

H.R. 1848

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:44:30 P.M.

H.R. 1848

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1848.

3:48:30 P.M.

H.R. 1848

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:53:00 P.M.

H.R. 2006

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2006 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the procurement practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

3:53:02 P.M.

H.R. 2006

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:53:04 P.M.

H.R. 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2006.

3:53:10 P.M.

H.R. 2006

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:54:01 P.M.

H.R. 2749

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2749 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the oversight of contracts awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, and for other purposes."

3:54:02 P.M.

H.R. 2749

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:54:03 P.M.

H.R. 2749

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2749.

3:58:17 P.M.

H.R. 2749

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:58:28 P.M.

H.R. 2781

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2781 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the sufficient participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans and small business concerns owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities in contracts under the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative, and for other purposes."

3:58:46 P.M.

H.R. 2781

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:58:50 P.M.

H.R. 2781

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2781.

4:12:02 P.M.

H.R. 2781

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

4:13:38 P.M.

H.R. 2333

Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2333 — "To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies."

4:13:53 P.M.

H.R. 2333

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:13:59 P.M.

H.R. 2333

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2333.

4:26:09 P.M.

H.R. 2333

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:26:11 P.M.

H.R. 2333

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:26:15 P.M.

H.R. 2056

Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2056 — "To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expanded participation in the microloan program, and for other purposes."

4:26:30 P.M.

H.R. 2056

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:26:32 P.M.

H.R. 2056

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2056.

4:40:15 P.M.

H.R. 2056

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:40:17 P.M.

H.R. 2056

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:40:30 P.M.

H.R. 2364

Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2364 — "To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in small business investment companies, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, and for other purposes."

4:40:45 P.M.

H.R. 2364

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:40:47 P.M.

H.R. 2364

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2364.

4:51:39 P.M.

H.R. 2364

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:51:40 P.M.

H.R. 2364

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:52:20 P.M.

H.R. 3298

Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3298 — "To authorize the Capitol Police Board to make payments from the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund to employees of the United States Capitol Police who have sustained serious line-of-duty injuries, and for other purposes."

4:52:38 P.M.

H.R. 3298

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:52:40 P.M.

H.R. 3298

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3298.

5:27:27 P.M.

H.R. 3298

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

5:27:30 P.M.

H.R. 3298

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:28:21 P.M.

H.R. 3180

Mr. Nunes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3180 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."

5:28:36 P.M.

H.R. 3180

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:28:37 P.M.

H.R. 3180

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3180.

5:43:28 P.M.

H.R. 3180

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:43:55 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:27 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 24.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 469 — "Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives House Joint Resolution 76."

6:30:50 P.M.

H. Res. 469

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

6:31:00 P.M.

H. Res. 469

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:32:04 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debate earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:32:32 P.M.

H.R. 3180

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3180 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."

6:55:30 P.M.

H.R. 3180

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 163 (Roll no. 407).

6:55:59 P.M.

S. 114

Considered as unfinished business. S. 114 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."

7:03:54 P.M.

S. 114

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 219 - 186 (Roll no. 408).

7:04:00 P.M.

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson.

7:05:52 P.M.

H.R. 3218

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3218 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

7:12:46 P.M.

H.R. 3218

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 409).

7:12:47 P.M.

H.R. 3218

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:13:33 P.M.

Mr. Rogers (KY) filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3362.

7:14:01 P.M.

H.R. 282

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 282 — "To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers."

7:14:24 P.M.

H.R. 282

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

7:14:27 P.M.

H.R. 282

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:14:29 P.M.

H.R. 1058

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1058 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs."

7:14:41 P.M.

H.R. 1058

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:14:44 P.M.

H.R. 1058

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:14:47 P.M.

H.R. 1058

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

7:14:52 P.M.

H.R. 1690

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1690 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."

7:15:21 P.M.

H.R. 1690

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:15:25 P.M.

H.R. 1690

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:15:30 P.M.

H.R. 1848

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1848 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the use of medical scribes in Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers."

7:15:54 P.M.

H.R. 1848

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:15:57 P.M.

H.R. 1848

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:15:59 P.M.

H.R. 1848

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

7:16:03 P.M.

H.R. 2006

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2006 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the procurement practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

7:16:26 P.M.

H.R. 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

7:16:30 P.M.

H.R. 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:16:33 P.M.

H.R. 2749

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2749 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the oversight of contracts awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, and for other purposes."

7:17:01 P.M.

H.R. 2749

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:17:03 P.M.

H.R. 2749

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:17:06 P.M.

H.R. 2781

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2781 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the sufficient participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans and small business concerns owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities in contracts under the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative, and for other purposes."

7:17:27 P.M.

H.R. 2781

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:17:40 P.M.

H.R. 2781

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:17:57 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:44:23 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:54:03 P.M.

Mr. Deutch moved that the House do now adjourn.

8:54:10 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

8:54:11 P.M.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 25, 2017.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:14:29 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1058 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs."

3:36:47 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:30:34 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1058.

3:30:32 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:30:21 P.M.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1058 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:14:52 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1690 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."

3:43:40 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:37:31 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1690.

3:37:30 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:37:25 P.M.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1690 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:15:30 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1848 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the use of medical scribes in Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers."

3:48:30 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:44:30 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1848.

3:44:29 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:44:20 P.M.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1848 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the use of medical scribes in Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

7:16:03 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2006 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the procurement practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

3:53:10 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:53:04 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2006.

3:53:02 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:53:00 P.M.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2006 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the procurement practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:26:32 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2056.

4:26:30 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:26:15 P.M.

Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2056 — "To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expanded participation in the microloan program, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:13:59 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2333.

4:13:53 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:13:38 P.M.

Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2333 — "To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:40:47 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2364.

4:40:45 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:40:30 P.M.

Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2364 — "To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in small business investment companies, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:16:33 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2749 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the oversight of contracts awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, and for other purposes."

3:58:17 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:54:03 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2749.

3:54:02 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:54:01 P.M.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2749 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the oversight of contracts awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

7:17:06 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2781 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the sufficient participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans and small business concerns owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities in contracts under the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative, and for other purposes."

4:12:02 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:58:50 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2781.

3:58:46 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:58:28 P.M.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2781 — "To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the sufficient participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans and small business concerns owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities in contracts under the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

7:14:01 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 282 — "To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers."

3:30:14 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

3:25:27 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 282.

3:25:25 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:25:01 P.M.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 282 — "To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 163 (Roll no. 407).

6:32:32 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3180 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."

5:43:28 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:28:37 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3180.

5:28:36 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:28:21 P.M.

Mr. Nunes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3180 — "To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 409).

7:05:52 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3218 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

3:24:44 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2:50:17 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3218.

2:50:16 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2:50:01 P.M.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3218 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:52:40 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3298.

4:52:38 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:52:20 P.M.

Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3298 — "To authorize the Capitol Police Board to make payments from the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund to employees of the United States Capitol Police who have sustained serious line-of-duty injuries, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 219 - 186 (Roll no. 408).

6:55:59 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. S. 114 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."

2:47:14 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 114 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs."